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Construction of the TOG I Tank Platoon

I ordered the TOG I Tank Platoon for Flames of War.

The TOG 1 was designed in the expectation that battlefields of the war might end up like those of the Great War. Its specifications required it to be able to cross any sort of churned-up countryside and trenches. Armed with a 2-pdr gun and machine-guns.

In the box are three models. These are resin castings, each model consists of a pair of resin tracks, resin hull, and a resin turret. Also in the box are metal weapons and plastic crew.

After washing the resin pieces if assembled the models. Each tank is made up of of four resin pieces, two tracks, the main hull, and the turret. Then the metal parts were added, two hatches, the turret weapon and a barrel for the main hull weapon.

They have a similar look to the French Char B1.

I decided against adding crew models to the tanks. Here are all three models.

The next stage will be a white undercoat.

Char 2c Tank Platoon

I have been thinking about getting some French Char 2c tanks for a while now.

After Agence Rol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Char 2C was developed during the Great War, but did not enter operational service until after the war. It was a heavy tank landship designed for the trenches of the First World War. By 1921 , ten tanks were built, and were operational during the start of World War Two. After Germany broke through French defences in June 1940, they were sent away from the front to save them. They were unable to reach safety and deliberately destroyed to prevent capture.

I did think about getting some resin models, even a 3D printed version. However in December 2024 Battlefront announced that they were releasing models of the Char 2C.

Sadly they were delayed, but will be released at the end of the month. So, of course I pre-ordered a box, who wouldn’t. You get three models in the box, these are resin kits with metal parts.

Painting the the Ruined Steele Residence

I purchased two 3D printed ruins from QP3D Wargames. One of these was the Ruined Steele Residence. They are 3D printed models. I bought the 15mm versions to use with Flames of War, but you can buy bigger versions for other gaming systems.

The first stage was to prime the model with a white undercoat.

I wanted to add some darkness to the model, so I sprayed the underside of the model with a black spray.

Undercoating the Grey Knights Jetbike

When the Dark Angels were released I really liked the Master of the Ravenwing on the “last” remaining Imperial Jetbike, so much so I knew I had to get one for my Grey Knights army, possibly maybe more than one!

Having unearthed the jet bike from storage I got around to finishing the construction of the model.

I then gave the model a white undercoat. Of course when I photographed the model I noticed that the sword was bent…

That part of the hand and sword is glued to the model (and had already fallen off once when sticking it to the arm). So, with care I bent the sword back, so it was straight.

Now to paint it.

Still thinking I will go down the Grey Knights plan.

Painting the the Ruined Waller Residence

I purchased two 3D printed ruins from QP3D Wargames. One of these was the Ruined Waller Residence. They are 3D printed models. I bought the 15mm versions to use with Flames of War, but you can buy bigger versions for other gaming systems.

The first stage was to prime the model with a white undercoat. I wanted to add some darkness to the model, so I sprayed the underside of the model with a black spray.

TOG I Tank Platoon on the workbench

I pre-ordered the TOG I Tank Platoon for Flames of War.

In the box are three models.

These are resin castings, each model consists of a pair of resin tracks, resin hull, and a resin turret. Also in the box are metal weapons and plastic crew.

The next stage will be to wash the resin parts.

I already have a pair of TOG 2 tanks on the workbench, which I really should finish one day…

Finishing the construction of the Grey Knights Jetbike

Having unearthed the jet bike from storage I got around to finishing the construction of the model.

I did have a few issues, but that was more down to the superglue I was using, which took a while to set. It was quite a fiddly model and I am hoping that it will stay together as it is painted.

The next stage will be a white undercoat.

Desert Dwellers Heads for the Tallarn

Having purchased the Jackals and the Goliath, I knew that I wanted to convert the included figures to represent Tallarn infantry.

I bought some Desert Dwellers Heads from Max mini, which are some beautifully cast resin heads.

Goliath Truck

I managed to get a copies of issues #69 and #70 of Combat Patrol which came with the sprues for a Goliath Rockgrinder.

Good value at £19.98 compared to the list price for the Goliath Rockgrinder which is £42.50.

I think though I will build this as a Goliath Truck rather than the Rockgrinder.

Infinitely adaptable, hard-wearing and rugged, the Goliath Truck is a mainstay of the Genestealer Cults. Fast and manoeuvrable, it bounces around the battlefield laying down walls of gunfire, heavy stubbers and autocannons ablaze. Once dedicated to the shadows, the crew manning the Goliath – proudly emblazoned with insignia of the Cult – now do everything in their power to get as close to the enemy, screaming rapidly across even the most hostile terrain to slam open their cargo compartment and disgorge broods of up to 10 scuttling Hybrids.

Though a Genestealer Cults vehicle I am guessing that it can be used by the Imperial Guard or other forces, as it is for intents and purposes an Imperial mining vehicle which has been commandeered by the cultists.

I am thinking of either painting it as an Imperial mining vehicle, in yellow; or I am thinking it might be a commandeered vehicle for use as a Chimera stand-in for some Tallarn Imperial Guard.

Atalan Jackals as Tallarn Rough Riders

I managed to get a copy of #78 of Combat Patrol which came with the Atalan Jackals. Good value at £9.99 compared to the list price for the Jackals which are £40.

I am planning to use these as Tallarn Rough Riders.

You get four bikes and a quad bike.

Thinking about getting some replacement heads for them as well.